Ann Hobart

Mary "Ann" Hobart, age 92, of Worthington, passed away June 27, at Kobacker House. Born December 30, 1926 in Athens, WV to Lena (Caldwell) and Donzie Lilly. A graduate of Concord College and The University of Michigan with degrees in Music Education. She taught school in Morgantown and Ravenswood, WV and retired from teaching 1st grade at Brookside, in Worthington.

The love and excitement in her life came from the time she spent with her husband of 60 years, Gene, playing violin and piano, spending time with family, especially grandchildren and great grandchildren, teaching little children, playing duplicate bridge and visiting with friends. She was a member of the Worthington United Methodist Church for 50 years and active at the Worthington Griswold Center.

In addition to her husband, Gene, and parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Phyllis Hinton, Scott, Lillyan, Donzie II, and Richard. Ann is survived by children Lynn (Duane) Snyder, Sharon Hobart and Michael Allen, and Rick. Grandchildren Kim (Chris) Combs, Lori (Sean) Grisez, Mark (Jennifer) Snyder, Dennis (Stacey) Beaton, Krista Beaton. Great grandchildren Madison and Morgan Grisez, Emily and Tyler Combs, Jeremy Snyder, and Olivia, Owen and Oryon Beaton. Also sisters-in-law Ann Lilly and Bettie Sue Hobart, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Monday, July 1, at Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St., Worthington. The family will receive friends at 1:00PM and a service will begin at 2:00PM. With a dessert reception following. Contributions may be made to the Worthington United Methodist Church music fund or to Kobacker House , the Ohio Health Foundation, 180 E. Broad St. FL 31, Columbus, OH 43215-9519.